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Ear Nose Throat (ENT) Malpractice

An ear, nose, throat doctor (ENT), is also known as an otolaryngologist; a doctor that specializes in the study, treatment, and diagnosis of ear, nose, throat, and parts of the head and neck. These physicians provide care to individuals with injuries or diseases of the larynx (voice box), mouth, sinuses, and upper pharynx.

There are many sub-specialties in this category of medicine including :

These physicians are requested to care for patients regarding issues such as:

Squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity, pharynx and larynx

Oral cancer

Skin Cancer of the head & neck

Thyroid cancer

Endocrine surgery of the head and neck (thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy)

Microvascular free flap reconstruction

Skull base surgery

Dizziness

BPPV – benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

Labyrinthitis/vestibular neuronitis

Ménière's disease/endolymphatic hydrops

Perilymphatic fistula

Acoustic neuroma

Hearing loss

Mastoiditis

Otitis externa – outer ear or ear canal inflammation

Otitis media – middle ear inflammation

Otitis interna – inner ear inflammation

Perforated eardrum (hole in the eardrum due to infection, trauma, explosion or loud noise)

Ear surgery

Environmental allergies

Sinusitis – acute, chronic

Rhinitis

Adenoidectomy

Caustic ingestion

Cricotracheal resection

Decannulation

Laryngomalacia

Laryngotracheal reconstruction

Myringotomy and tubes

Obstructive sleep apnea – pediatric

Tonsillectomy

Dysphonia/hoarseness

Laryngitis

Reinke's edema

Vocal cord nodules and polyps

Spasmodic dysphonia

Tracheostomy

Cancer of the larynx

Vocology – science and practice of voice habilitation

Diagnosis of the above issues are executed in a variety of ways. Treatment modalities include patient history, biopsy, diagnostic studies, physical examination, and surgery. When an otolaryngologist fails to order the appropriate test, such as a CAT scan or MRI, this can pose a serious threat to the patient. Misdiagnosis, as always, is a concern causing recurring pain and suffering or worse yet failure to recognize a potentially deadly head/neck cancer.

Any problems dealing with the head, ears, throat, and nose are dangerously close to the brain and can cause serious damage or possibly even death. Physicians in this area of study need be hyper-vigilant regarding the seriousness of the patient’s concerns.

If you feel that you or a loved one has been harmed due to a misdiagnosis or improper treatment by an ENT, or otolaryngologist, you may be eligible for damages. Call the Sweeney Law Firm and let our experts review the facts to see if you have a medical malpractice case. If we decide to accept your case, we work on a contingency fee basis, meaning there is no fee for representation unless there is a settlement or fund recovery made on your behalf.

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